December 7, 2025

Brown recluse spiders… one of the only dangerously venomous spiders in Kansas, are being seen more and more in an around homes and other structures, due to recent warm weather. K-State Extension Entomologist, Jeff Whitworth, tells us where they are most likely to be found in your house and provides a comprehensive overview on brown recluse and the most common places they’re found:

He adds that putting out spider traps will help reduce the number of spiders in your house. He encourages people to get rid of cardboard boxes used for storage in outbuildings, as well as in your house.